Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger join Sylvester Stallone to celebrate his 60th birthday at Planet Hollywood in 2006.Denise Truscello / WireImage
Arnold Schwarzenegger recently expressed his admiration for his co-star Bruce Willis as the renowned action star announced his retirement. The two actors had previously worked together on the movie franchise “The Expendables.” Schwarzenegger described Willis as a “fantastic” actor and emphasized that he will always be remembered as a great star in the industry. He also referred to Willis as a kind man.
Schwarzenegger, Willis, and Sylvester Stallone were considered the dominant action stars of the ’80s and ’90s and were often seen as rivals in the acting world. However, they were friends in reality and even collaborated in opening the restaurant chain Planet Hollywood together in 1991.
Willis’ retirement from acting was attributed to his health issues. In March 2022, it was announced that he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a condition caused by brain damage affecting language abilities. Subsequently, a more specific diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia was made. This neurodegenerative disease impacts communication and social interaction.
Following the news of Willis’ retirement, several actors, including John Travolta and Haley Joel Osment, shared tributes to their former co-star and friend, expressing their admiration and gratitude for his contributions to the film industry.
Overall, Schwarzenegger’s comments highlight Willis’ status as a significant figure in the action genre and recognize his enduring legacy as an actor.
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